Visitor Information

Upon entering the Nature Center guests are greeted by a life-sized Mammoth and calf along with the only mammoth bones excavated in Missouri, which happen to have been found in Buchanan County. As you walk down the hallway, or dine in our concession area, you will have the opportunity to observe native Missouri River fishes in a 7,000 gallon aquarium. Stand shoulder to shoulder with a bison, see a black bear weighing over 600lbs and get closer to a wolf than you every thought you would as you take in the vast collection of taxidermy animals that are found throughout the Center. Kids, and kids-at-heart, can explore a beaver dam, watch a functioning beehive, and gaze out the expansive windows to the Missouri River and the wildlife found there. Watch as several Missouri animals make tracks in the sand right before your eyes, and see if you can identify the animal to which they belong. Visit the environmental display to hear the call of the eagle and learn his habits.

Stroll through time as you witness how civilization from 10,000BC to the turn of the 20th Century has impacted nature. Experience all the sights and sounds as you walk the city streets in the mid 1800s. Learn revolutionary farming techniques used by Native Americans in the Mississippian Period. See how pottery was first made during the Woodlands Period. Camp in the fur trapper tent and shop for goods in the trader cabin. Imagine how early-man made spear points and stone tools during the days of the wooly mammoth, as you observe over 1,200 Native American artifacts unearthed right here in the Midwest. Stop by the theater and see a production of Westward Migration, as it recounts the story of the California Gold Rush and journeys west to Oregon. Listen to Mary Alicia Owen tell you the story of the Sunbridge and the Sacred Hills.

Outside you can see the Mighty MO (Missouri River) or enjoy a stroll down the riverwalk and view the Loess Hills Bluffs toward the east. Did you know these hills are sacred? Learn how the Native Americans used this area of peace for treaty-making, healing of the wounded, and passing into the afterworld. Spread throughout the museum you will find over 1,000 local Native American artifacts. Spend an afternoon identifying the native trees or wander through the gardens and take in the beautiful views that nature has to offer.

Make your experience complete with one of the many programs the Remington Nature Center of St. Joseph has to offer. Relax with a snack in the café or shop for that special token in the gift shop. During your time here you will learn the impact humans have had on the landscape and environment while exploring what you can do to make positive impact on our world.